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The Sam McQuade Sr./Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament

The USA's Largest non-profit, one weekend slowpitch softball tournament was founded in 1976 by Sam McQuade Sr. of McQuade Distributing Co., Inc., the local distributor of Budweiser beer. Being a father of a special needs son - Sean, Sam was keenly aware of the financial challenges of local charities and organizations whom were involved in helping such less fortunate people. The first year of the tournament, Sam and countless volunteers raised over $1,000 and brought 103 teams in 4 divisions to Bismarck, ND. The event grew to over 400 teams in 13 divisions and raised over $30,000 in total donations in 1992, the year Sam Sr. passed away. In 2008, the tournament raised a record amount of donations - over $65,000 - that will greatly benefit local charities. Today, the tournament is run by a Board of Directors, which includes Sam McQuade Jr., his daughter Shannon McQuade-Ely and several other community leaders.

Over the years the tournament has become one of Bismarck's - if not North Dakota's largest events. Teams have come from as far away as Washington, California, Colorado, Missouri, Nevada and Michigan, as well as from 2 Canadian Provinces. In fact, the tournament helped sponsor international divisions in 2006 in Bosnia , and one in Baghad in 2007, 2008 & 2009. These teams have commented that it is more challenging and exciting to play and win in "The McQuade" due to the fact that they're competing with some of the best teams from throughout the Midwest. Player and fan interest in "The McQuade" is so keen that many teams are turned away each year because divisions have filled up. It's the fun weekend of the summer! And, to top it off, all of the proceeds benefit many local charities and organizations, especially those that help run the tournament.

Number of Teams by Year
1976: 103	1977: 144	1978: 196	1979: 237	1980: 154
1981: 250	1982: 282	1983: 332	1984: 373	1985: 411
1986: 388	1987: 389	1988: 392	1989: 400	1990: 404
1991: 401	1992: 402	1993: 403	1994: 404	1995: 420
1996: 422	1997: 420	1998: 402	1999: 401	2000: 384
2001: 380	2002: 378	2003: 397	2004: 403	2005: 404
2006: 420	2007: 414	2008: 424	2009: 437

McQuade/Budweiser Tournament Numbers...

# of Total Teams (all years)	- 12,171
# of Divisions	- 14
# of Games Played (single tournament)	- 650+
# of Umpires Needed	- 90
# of Diamonds	- 35
# of Softball Complexes	- 8
# of Volunteer Workers (approx)	- 1,000+
# of Players (approx)	- 6,000+
# of Families & Fans (est)	- 15,000
# of States Represented	- 12
# of Canadian Provinces	- 2
# of International Tournaments	- 4 (Bosnia 2006)
	- (Baghdad 07, 08, 09)
# of Back-to-Back Repeat Champions	- 38
# of Rainouts	- 1 (1986)
# of Trophies	- 84 ($8,000)
# of Annual Tournaments	- 34
# of Dollars Raised for Charities	- $1,000,000+
# of Dollars Spent by Participants	- $1,000,000+
# of Weddings	- 1
# of Fireworks Displays	- 1
# of Appearances by World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales	- 3
# of Budweisers Enjoyed by Players & Fans	- ???,???

Congratulations to the 2009 (34th Annual) Tournament Winners!

Marlow Lindblom (Upper) -	Fargo Tharaldson Enterprises
Men's Class C -	Bismarck Budweiser/Stadium/Midwest Doors
Men's D - Rec 1 -	Bismarck Gateway Pharmacy/The Lodge
Men's Rec II -	Bismarck Great River Energy
Men's Rec III & IV, Bud -	Bismarck Northland Auto/Captain's Cabin
Men's Rec III & IV, Bud Light -	Sidney, MT Golden Eagle Trucking
Men's Rec III & IV, Bud Select -	West Fargo Schmitz Insurance
Men's Masters 35-49 Mich Ultra -	Bismarck Stadium Sports Bar/Budweiser
Men's Masters 35-49 Michelob -	Mandan Shirt Shack
Men's Masters 50 -	Fargo Performance Centers, Inc.
Men's Masters 60 -	Fargo Tharaldson
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Defenders of Freedom (Baghdad) -	C Company, I Corps
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Girls Fast Pitch -	Minot Magic 18U
Women's Class C -	Bismarck Moritz Sport & Marine
Women's Class D -	Las Vegas, NV Bad Girlz
Women's Rec I -	Fargo Bellerud
Women's Rec II -	Mandan Leingang Construction
Women's Rec III -	Mandan Plato's Closet

Interested in participating in the 35th Annual Sam McQuade Sr./Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament?

It will be held the weekend of June 25, 26 & 27, 2010. We have included a copy of the LEGAL-SIZE Application Form and the (last-updated) 4-page Rules in Adobe Acrobat pdf format, or click on the graphic to the left for a LEGAL-SIZE jpeg version of the Application. You can also view and print out a simpler jpeg copy of the Tournament Entry Blank. For an up-to-date list of the banned bats, please go to www.asasoftball.com.

Print out the entry form, fill out the details and mail in the entry blank section, along with your check, to:

: Sam McQuade Sr. Bud Charity SB Tournament,; PO Box 1196, Bismarck, ND 58502-1196; Entry deadline of Wednesday, May 12, 2010 or when division is filled.
*Verify your entry by either ensuring your check was cashed or by e-mailing us.